SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Colorectal cancer can be an uncomfortable topic for many people, but it’s the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, excluding skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
Colon cancer is also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and fourth leading cause in women. Dr. Madiha Aziz with St. Joseph’s/Candler sat down with WSAV to talk about the symptoms and treatment options, as well as the stigma surrounding the disease.
“There is this children’s book that says everybody poops, and it’s true. Everybody does,” Dr. Aziz said. “A lot of times patients don’t seek care as soon as they have a problem, compared to somewhere else on their body. That can lead to progression of that disease in the meantime. I really want to try and counter that… there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. This is what we do all day, every day. There’s no judgment. We’re used to it. We’re just happy to be here and take care of this.”…